Synonym summary of Neopetrosia cristata Vicente, Ríos, Zea & Toonen, 2019
Neopetrosia cristata Vicente, Ríos, Zea & Toonen, 2019 Accepted name (WoRMs)
Status senior synonym, original combination
ICZN valid name Yes
Status ref. MarineSpecies.org, 2050
Comment
Etymology of Generic name
Etymology of specific name 'cristata', i.e., refers to an adjective derived from the Latin word crista, referring to the surface ridges of the holotype. Feminine cristata was used, assuming that Neopetrosia is feminine (Ref. 121134).
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